Divine Providence, Stephen Charnock
Divine Providence, Stephen Charnock
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Divine Providence
A Classic Work for Modern Readers

Author: Stephen Charnock, Carolyn Whiting

Narrator: Bruce Mann

Unabridged: 10 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/27/2022

Synopsis

Rigorous, practical, and deeply reverent, Divine Providence speaks to the struggles of believers today as it tackles difficult questions with biblical truth. Does God govern the world—and how? Is he the author of sin? Why do good people suffer while bad people thrive? What does God's providence mean for how we should live our lives?

In a masterful discourse, Puritan theologian Stephen Charnock arms us to trust in the One who works all things for his glory and the good of the church. This new edition, rendered in modern English, introduces contemporary Christians to one of the greatest Puritan thinkers and the beauty of divine providence—the comforting truth that "God is righteous, wise, and good, and nothing takes place that is not in his will." Includes study questions for discussion.

About Stephen Charnock

Stephen Charnock (1628-80) was an English Puritan thinker known for his practical preaching and ability to explain deep doctrinal concepts clearly and persuasively; he also had an interest in physics. He served as a pastor in Dublin, Ireland, for several years before political and religious upheaval resulted in his ejection from pulpit ministry in 1660, along with more than two thousand other nonconformists. Although forbidden to preach publicly, he continued to study and write for fifteen years. When government restrictions eased, he co-pastored a church in London with Thomas Watson from 1675 until his death. He left behind "considerable treatises on some of the most important points of religion" that were collected soon afterward and published posthumously.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joseph on November 21, 2017

I read Swedenborg’s huge book, “Divine Providence”, and I found the book to contain much important information and many good spiritual insights. However, I do have some complaints – issues on which I strongly disagree with the author. I will list some issues concerning which I have reservations, as......more

Goodreads review by Robert on June 18, 2022

Let’s start with the stuff that people might think Swedenborg was crazy for. He claimed he talked to spirits and to angels and much of his writings was revealed to him this way. This is a work of Christian metaphysics and as such is a bit different than what one might be used to. He argues that voli......more

Goodreads review by Mike on August 15, 2018

I found this book to be very interesting an thought-provoking. I was put off by his comments about bees collecting wax and similar, I like it a lot better when he talks about what he saw vs. him trying to apply it to life, explaining correspondences between this world and the spiritual world. But st......more

Goodreads review by Kiet on March 02, 2024

very good book - Swendenborg one of the best metaphycians. - The book that everyone must read in there basis life of being human!......more

Goodreads review by Susie on November 14, 2022

The reason I am giving this book 2 stars because of the repetition......more

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